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The New York Mets traded for Luis Robert Jr. to play center field, but left field is still a question mark. It will likely come down to a spring competition between Tyrone Taylor, Brett Baty, and prospect Carson Benge.

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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza shuts down ‘panic pivot’ narrative over Bo Bichette signing

As the New York Mets signed star Bo Bichette, there was conversation from the baseball world about whether the move was a panic acquisition since there were other big names obtained.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 23

Inside the Mets' Outfield Configuration

The New York Mets will have a new-look outfield in 2026. With the exception of superstar right fielder Juan Soto, the Mets have a new center fielder in Luis Robert Jr.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 23

Five Mets Prospects Place in MLB Pipeline’s Top Ten Positional Rankings

MLB Pipeline has concluded their ranking of the top ten prospects at each position in anticipation of their Top 100 prospects being revealed at 8:00 p.m.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / January 23

Are The New York Mets Finally A True Contender In 2026?

Early on in the 2025-26 offseason, the New York Mets look destined for a full rebuild. The Mets had just lost Brandon Nimmo in a trade with the Texas Rangers, Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

The New York Mets Have Aced the Offseason After Landing Freddy Peralta

The offseason didn’t get off to the best start for the Mets, but David Stearns and Steve Cohen have completely flipped the script. Within the last week, the New York Mets have added the frontline starter they needed, the big bat they needed, and the center fielder they needed.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / January 23

Mets Inquired About Tarik Skubal Trade

When there is blood in the water, the sharks begin to circle. Such is the case when MLB’s best starting pitcher is up for grabs, and one insider revealed that the New York Mets were one of those sharks that were interested in Tarik Skubal’s services.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Former All-Star claims Bo Bichette, Blue Jays had ‘tainted relationship’

Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets this offseason. It’s a move that has the seven-year veteran leave the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time in his career.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 23

Finding Playing Time for Emerging Slugger Should Be on Top of Mets’ Wish List

The New York Mets have done an excellent job of completely turning their offseason around over the last week. However, they do still have a couple of looming questions to answer.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Juan Soto Fantasy Value Post-Bichette Signing 2026

Well, this is a fantasy section, and in our piece on Aaron Judge, we speculated that Juan Soto could be better for your fantasy team because of his dominance in both home runs and stolen bases. Part of that thinking stemmed from Bo Bichette's arrival.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 23

MLB executives consider Mets-Brewers trade a ‘win-win’ transaction

David Stearns finally did it. This week, he pulled the trigger on the kind of blockbuster that makes Queens shake and leaves the rest of the NL East looking over their shoulders.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Will Watson News / Amazin' Avenue / January 23

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Will Watson (9)

Will Watson inherited athletic genes from his father, Brad, who played football for Puget Sound University, and baseball skill from his stepfather, Pat, who played baseball at Pacific Lutheran University.

Vidal Brujan News / Empire Sports Media / January 23

Mets acquire Vidal Brujan in trade with Twins

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns loves the idea of collecting former top prospects who haven’t quite figured it out yet, treating the waiver wire and the trade market like a scratch-off ticket habit he just can’t quit.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 23

Ex-Mets GM Says Firing Jeremy Hefner was Unfair

After the New York Mets fell well short of expectations last year, a complete overhaul of the coaching staff ensued. The Mets moved on from every member of the coaching staff just days after their season ended against the Miami Marlins on September 28.

Jett Williams News / New York Mets on SI / January 23

Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña Address Getting Traded From Mets

The New York Mets have made two massive trades over the past two days. On the night of January 20, news broke that the Mets had acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Mets designated lefty reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for utility player Vidal Bruján, whom they acquired from Minnesota tonight.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / January 22

Why the Mets Have Improved Massively Over the Offseason

Recently on MLB Network, Harold Reynolds claimed that he believed that the 2025 New York Mets were better than the 2026 New York Mets, even after New York absolutely improved in every way they needed to.

Kodai Senga News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Mets president shares update on status of Kodai Senga

Mets president David Stearns shares update on status of Kodai Senga

Kodai Senga experienced a rough 2025 season, but it sounds like he may be back on track for 2026.

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Mets Designate Cooper Criswell For Assignment

The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21

Mets continue impressive week with trade for Freddy Peralta

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta

The New York Mets came into the offseason looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter. That was accomplished on Wednesday night.

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

Shohei Ohtani becomes 4th athlete to earn $100 million in endorsements

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / January 21

Mets Trade for Massive Outfielder: What the Lineup Looks Like As Mets Roar Back

The offseason got off to a pretty bad start for the New York Mets, who are definitely going to look way different then any other team in the past five years.